It was dark and getting late. I felt teary eyed. Earlier in the day I watched a movie where a frantic Mom loses her daughter. Thinking about the pain a parent would feel from their child’s death was too much for me to bear. In the moment I felt incredible sadness knowing that so many beautiful souls have faced this unthinkable pain. I did the only thing I could, I prayed.In my prayer I asked with all the pain there is in the world, I know there is unconditional love, please help me feel that. In Eat, Pray, LoveElizabeth Gilbert speaks of feeling God’s infinite love, being in the palm of his hand during a meditation. My heart was sad and wanted to feel this love, to be reassured that all is OK. I specifically said, “God, please let me feel your unconditional love.”I took a deep breath in and out. As I began my second breath, my daughter who I thought had already drifted off to sleep took my face in her tiny palm and kissed me. I knew with every fiber of my being that the timing was no coincidence.Through my daughter’s jester of gently holding my face, and her sweet kiss, I felt God’s unconditional love. In that moment not only did I feel the love I was seeking, I faced a powerful reminder. If you need something ask.Never be afraid to ask!With love

Earlier on in the evening over here, I was watching a video on Steve Jobs and he was saying that a lot of people didn't have experiences because they didn't ask. He said that so far he has not come across anyone who didn't want to help him when he asked.

Aw. That would make me feel so sad too. Although I would have felt sad pre-Audrey, it is a whole different level now that I am a parent. I love that your prayer was answered- how sweet! Thank you for sharing :)